Finding the Third Proportional to 167,040 and 351,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,040 and 351,576 is: 739,976.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,040 : 351,576 = 351,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,040/351,576 = 351,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,040x = 351,576 × 351,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,040x = 123,605,683,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,605,683,776/167,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,976.56
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